More blatant violation of Open Meeting law by BPCA

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Editor

Alix Pustilnik BPCA 1-22-2015October 27, 2015- by Steven E. Greer

The BPCA is supposed to be live streaming the October board meeting underway now, but the Continue reading →

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U.S. New-Home Sales Tumble in September

Posted on October 27, 2015 by Editor

October 27, 2015- The WSJ reports, “Sales of newly built homes fell across the country in September, Continue reading →

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My favorite tree

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Editor
October 25, 2015- I planted this thing a long time ago. (more…)
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NY Post wants the LMDC to shut down once and for all

Posted on October 26, 2015 by Editor

Oculus WTC 1October 26, 2015- The Post essays, “The “temporary” agency that won’t die — the Lower Manhattan Continue reading →

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Letter from viewer to the mayor about dangerous golf carts on our sidewalks

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Editor

Parks conservancy vehicle on sidewalkOctober 15, 2015- Letter from Viewer

Dear Mr. Mayor:

I am writing to make you aware of a dangerous situation being created by the Battery Park City Continue reading →

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The HRPT is run by idiots

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Editor

Pier-26-restaurant-close-4-12-2014 cropOctober 19, 2015- Opinion by Steven E. Greer

I attended the beginning of the CB1 and HRPT meeting tonight about the future of Pier-26 Continue reading →

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Photos 10-23-2015

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Editor

Sunset October 22 2015October 23, 2015 Continue reading →

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Ex-Lehman Brothers trader turned restaurateur fails

Posted on October 25, 2015 by Editor

October 24, 2015- The Post has a story about the stunning fall of a once thriving restaurant Continue reading →

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Sheldon Silver trial to begin next week

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Editor

Silver Chin SquadronOctober 22, 2015- Sheldon Silver’s federal prosecution trial begins next week. The WSJ reports, Continue reading →

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Rosa Mexicano Tribeca: El Vez gets some serious competition

Posted on October 24, 2015 by Editor

October 24, 2015- The website for Rosa Mexicano announced that the Tribeca location on Murray Street Continue reading →

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Tip of the Week: How to turn your iPhone into a laptop

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Editor

iphone with keyboardOctober 18, 2015- by Seven E. Greer

I bought the new iPhone 6s. To turn it into a pseudo-laptop, I connect it via Bluetooth to an Continue reading →

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Outrage over BPCA ignoring the public on the West Thames turf field plans

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Editor

October 6, 2015 Continue reading →

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Bombshell: One sleazy New Jersey family is responsible for the Seaport tourist helicopters

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Editor

Tourist helicopters seaportOctober 18, 2015- The Post reports, “A nonprofit fighting a City Council proposal to ban tourist Continue reading →

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Landlords reduce rent. Has the bubble bursting begun?

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Editor

October 22, 2015- Observer reports, “The question has long been asked, when will the bottom fall out on retail rents? The answer appears to be now. Continue reading →

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Sharp decline in demand leaves the Hamptons with glut of luxury homes

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Editor

October 22, 2015- Crain’s reports, “New Yorkers who want to buy a high-end retreat in the Hamptons Continue reading →

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Review: Showtime’s new TV drama “Billions”

Posted on October 22, 2015 by Editor

August 14, 2015- By Steven E. Greer

I almost started this post by writing, “They finally made a movie about my life”, but then I realized Continue reading →

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Artificial turf fields are such a bad idea

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Editor

West Thames grass field before and afterSeptember 9, 2015- by Steven E. Greer

The local news is reporting a case of a local high school football team that suffered burn injuries Continue reading →

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Latest lame plan by HRPT to “Salvage Pier 40”

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Editor
October 21, 2015- The NYT was leaked the scoop (by HRPT PR people) of their latest plan to salvage Pier-40. Surprise, surprise. It involves air rights sales to St. John’s across the street. (more…)
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Is the BPCA backing away from the West Thames turf project?

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Editor

October 20, 2015- We previously reported on the investigation by the City Comptroller of the BPCA Continue reading →

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Exclusive: New York State Inspector General investigates dubious construction contracts awarded by the BPCA

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Editor

BPCA serpico mehielUpdate October 1, 2015- The man who used to be in charge of overseeing the RFP contract process Continue reading →

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